King John by William Shakespeare
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KING PHILIP.
Peace, lady! pause, or be more temperate: It ill beseems this presence to cry aim To these ill-tuned repetitions.-- Some trumpet summon hither to the walls These men of Angiers: let us hear them speak Whose title they admit, Arthur's or John's. [Trumpet sounds. Enter citizens upon the walls.] FIRST CITIZEN. Who is it that hath warn'd us to the walls? KING PHILIP. 'Tis France, for England. KING JOHN. England for itself:-- You men of Angiers, and my loving subjects,-- KING PHILIP. You loving men of Angiers, Arthur's subjects, Our trumpet call'd you to this gentle parle. KING JOHN. For our advantage; therefore hear us first. These flags of France, that are advanced here Before the eye and prospect of your town, Have hither march'd to your endamagement; |
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